Approval is granted for no more than six weeks at a time unless the disability is deemed to be permanent/lifetime.

Permit Registration Deadlines

New students for fall term have until July 31 to submit a Student Parking Registration Form and supporting materials to the Falcon Exchange. New students for J/Spring term will have until January 15 to submit their form(s).

A committee will review the Student Parking Registration Form and supporting materials and a decision will be made to approve or deny parking privileges. Students will be contacted via their Messiah College email account whether parking registration is approved or denied.

Temporary parking permits are available to upper classmen that did not otherwise purchase an annual parking permit up to a limit of 3 weeks per semester. Cost is $5 per week.

The parking lot assignment for ALL temporary parking permits is Treona. Treona is located behind the Falcon Hut in the Starry Athletic complex. Students will be ticketed if parked in any other area.

Change in Vehicle

Students who have a change in vehicle during the academic year should register their new vehicle promptly to avoid a parking citation. To register a new vehicle students should carefully fill out the Student Parking Registration Form and return it to the Falcon Exchange as soon as possible.

Study Abroad

Fall Study Abroad Students

Students studying abroad during Fall semester 2016 may apply for parking for Spring semester 2017 at the Falcon Exchange no later than May 15, 2016. Registering for parking prior to this deadline will preserve priority parking status for you. Choosing to wait until you return to campus in January 2017 is an option, however you will be offered only the spaces remaining as of the date you register.

Spring Study Abroad Students

Students studying abroad during Spring semester 2017 may apply for parking for Fall semester 2017 utilizing one of the following methods

At the Falcon Exchange no later than December 15, 2016

Student Parking Registration Forms are available at the Falcon Exchange or online on the Falcon Exchange - Student Vehicle Registration web page

Please specify three parking lot preferences on the form and write spring 2017 study abroad student at the top

You will be registered on the day your timeslot eligibility opens up

Register during the online registration period utilizing your assigned timeslot

Timeslots will be distributed in early April

Online registration typically runs between April 24 and May 10

Register when you return in the fall

Parking permits are restricted to those that went unsold during online registration and are extremely limited with a low selection of lots available

Please be thoughtful when requesting your accommodation needs as parking on campus is extremely limited. There are 3 categories: must be able to park close to Residence Hall, must be able to drive to and from class and park at your class building, or must be able to do both

Commuter Parking

Forms can be found at the Falcon Exchange located at Eisenhower 243 or online

Please return completed form to the Falcon Exchange located at Eisenhower 243, M-F 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Commuter Fees:

$50.00/year before July 31

$75.00/year after August 1

$10 additional fee to register a second vehicle (limit two registered vehicles per student)

Commuters with Multiple Vehicles

Commuter students are permitted to register no more than two vehicles

Commuter students who register a second vehicle will be charged $10 in addition to the standard commuter parking registration fee

Students must provide proof of vehicle ownership by presenting a vehicle registration form for both vehicles.

Online Registration

2016-2017 Online Registration

A timeslot has been made available to all currently enrolled undergraduate students. Timeslots are allocated based upon both your class year and number of credit hours presently enrolled in plus credit hours previously accrued. Registration will be available weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on the following dates:

4. Select Request a Permit for the 2016-2017 ACADEMIC YEAR. You will see your online registration details. You may register for parking beginning at that time or at any time thereafter weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM until the end of the parking registration period.

To Complete Parking Registration:

1. Log in to MCSquare on or after your designated timeslot weekdays between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM > Self Service Main Menu > Student tab > Parking System (Bosscars).

3. Select Request a Permit for the 2016-2017 ACADEMIC YEAR. You will see your online registration details.

4. Select a parking lot.

5. Verify vehicle information displayed or add a new vehicle.

6. To add a new vehicle, you must include make, color, year, and license plate details.

7. Select vehicle and Request a Permit.

8. Print the confirmation page and keep it for your records.

Permit Distribution

1. Permits will be distributed on the first floor of Eisenhower Campus Center when the residence halls open in August.

*Please note that your parking lot selection is not guaranteed and is subject to change up until the time parking permits are issued in the fall.

Any difficulties with parking registration must be reported immediately to the Falcon Exchange to preserve your space in line and maximize lot availability. We are unable to place you in a lot you were otherwise eligible for if it has filled in the interim. Please contact us at (717) 766-2511 Ext. 7213 or falconexchange@messiah.edu.

RA Parking

Student Residence Life staff should apply for parking during their assigned timeslot as instructed above.

No Car At Time of On-Line Parking Registration Process?

Students who do not have a vehicle on campus at the start of the online parking registration process, but expect to have one the next school year are encouraged to participate in the on line parking registration process and register for a space. Please register with your existing Drivers License # and Insurance details. You may register one of your parents vehicles or a fictitious car. You must contact Falcon Exchange as soon as you have the full details on the vehicle you will be driving.

Missed On-Line Parking Registration Process?

July 31 is the deadline for all returning students to register a vehicle for the next academic year. Complete and submit a Student Parking Registration Form to the Falcon Exchange by July 31 to receive the early registration fee rate.

Parking FAQ's

If I share a car with my sibling do I have to apply for parking?

If you and your sibling are sharing one vehicle; only one sibling needs to apply for parking.

Can first year students with a job off campus apply for parking?

Please see the tab labeled First Year Students for details.

Can I switch parking lots?

No. Students may not switch lots unless a medical accommodation needs to be made. Occasionally a special reallocation of parking lots is announced. If this is to occur all students will be notified via email. There is no guarantee this will happen in any given school year.

When can new students apply for parking?

In late April you will receive an email with details on how to apply for first year parking. Parking registration is open for first year students until July 31. Please see the tab labeled First Year Students for details.

Can I bring my car half the year?

Yes, if our lots are not sold out. Please see the fee schedule under the Parking Fees tab.

How long can I have a temporary parking pass for?

Temporary passes are issued to upperclassmen only for up to three weeks per semester. The fee is $5.00 per week.

I don't know what car I will be driving next year. Should I register?

Students who do not have a vehicle on campus at the start of the online parking registration process, but expect to have one the next school year are encouraged to participate in the on line parking registration process and register for a space. Please register with your existing Drivers License # and Insurance details. You may register a fictitious vehicle with the license plate #123456 PA. You must contact Falcon Exchange as soon as you have the details on the vehicle you will be driving.

What is the deadline to register for parking?

July 31 is the deadline for all returning students to register a vehicle for the next academic year. Complete and submit a Student Parking Registration Form to the Falcon Exchange by July 31 to receive the early registration fee rate.

Where can I pick up my permit?

Permits for those students who participated in the online parking process or applied prior to the July 31 deadline may be picked up during Welcome Week on 1st floor, ECC.

Can I sell back my permit for spring semester?

If you are no longer in need of a parking permit for spring semester please consider turning it back in to the Falcon Exchange so that it can be reissued to another student. Deadline for resubmission is December 15 in order to receive a financial credit for return of the permit.

Do Satellite Housing residents need permits?

All students residing in satellite housing will be issued a complimentary permit for satellite housing (SH) parking. Satellite housing students who wish to park on campus other than at their Satellite House must purchase a parking permit for the appropriate lot.

I received a citation. How do I appeal it?

Please follow the instructions on the bottom of your citation. You can also follow the Quick Links on this web page.

Student Parking Contact and Mailing Information

Student parking questions and concerns should be addressed to the Falcon Exchange